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Methyl 2-oxo-1-cycloheptanecarboxylate

Methyl 2-oxo-1-cycloheptanecarboxylate chemical structure
CAS Number52784-32-4
FormulaC7H11(O)CO2CH3
Mol. Weight170.21 g/mol

What is Methyl 2-oxo-1-cycloheptanecarboxylate?

Methyl 2-oxo-1-cycloheptanecarboxylate is a chemical compound with CAS number 52784-32-4 and molecular formula C7H11(O)CO2CH3. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

Methyl 2-oxo-1-cycloheptanecarboxylate was used in preparation of:
• hydroxycoumarins via Pechmann condensation with polyphenols1
• 3-hydroxy-6,7,8,9,10,11-hexahydrocyclohepta[c]chromen-6-one1
• 3-hydroxy-4-methyl-6,7,8,9,10,11-hexahydrocyclohepta[c]chromen-6-one1

Specifications

Linear Formula

C7H11(O)CO2CH3

Molecular Weight

170.21 g/mol

Assay/Purity

99%

Boiling Point

112-114 °C/10 mmHg(lit.)

Density

1.09 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

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